Rincon/Red Box (FR 2N24.3) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Rincon/Red Box (FR 2N24.3) in CA

Road corridorAngeles NF

4.0 mi from Duarte

Maps 4,570 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.

Angeles National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 7 consecutive days · 21 days total per calendar year · No more than 3 days in a calendar year camping outside a developed campground within 300 feet of the centerline of any city, county, or state road
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AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 10.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 290 ft over 10.7 miles through 29 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 29%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~240 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
  • A gate 10.7 miles along the road.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.2 miles off.
  • Monrovia Peak stands 836 ft above the map pin, 1.1 miles southwest.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 5, a rural sky with a glow on the horizon.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 55–73°F, 1.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.